Although the rosters have not yet been officially announced, the newspaper in Audie Cole’s hometown of Monroe, Mich., is reporting that the N.C. State linebacker has been invited to play in the Senior Bowl.

According to the Monroe News, the 6-foot-5, 239-pound senior will have the opportunity to showcase his talents in prestigious postseason all-star game, scheduled for Jan. 28 in Mobile, Ala.

The Senior Bowl has traditionally been a venue for players to improve their NFL draft stock because of the abundance of coaches, general managers and personnel directors that attend the pregame practices.

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The website rosterwatch.com is also reporting that Cole will be reunited with former Wolfpack quarterback Russell Wilson in Mobile. Wilson, who led Wisconsin to the Rose Bowl this season, has also apparently been invited to play in the game.

Cole, who was moved to middle linebacker this season after spending his first three seasons on the outside, was one of the few State defenders to stay healthy for all 13 games. He led State with 108 tackles while tying for the team lead with 5.5 sacks and four forced fumbles.

The Wolfpack rallied from a slow start to finish with an 8-5 record and Belk Bowl win against Louisville.